Eric Gessler
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
984 First Colonial Rd Suite 302 Virginia Beach VA, 23454About
Dr. Eric Gessler is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Gessler specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences MD 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
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I have a pus boil inside my nose. What can I apply to ease the pain?
Triple antibiotic ointment (bacitracin) could certainly help. Furuncles in the nose however should not be taken lightly as they can lead to serious intracranial complications. You should seek care on an otolaryngologist if it doesn’t improve quickly or immediately if you get fevers or headaches. Sometimes it can be a sign of a resistant bacteria called MRSA especially if you work in healthcare or exposed in gyms. You may need antibiotics and/or to get the pustule drained. Hope you feel better soon. READ MORE
Can nasal sprays be addictive?
Decongestant nasal sprays like afrin or 4way are absolutely addictive if you use them more than 3 days. The nasal lining can become tachyphylactic which means it is swelling each morning expecting the nose spray and using it just prolongs the problem. He should see an otolaryngologist to help him not only get off the spray but to address the underlying reason he started it to begin with. And yes, his wife is always right. READ MORE
Why was I prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection? Don't I need drops?
Ototopical antibiotics are usually prescribed for external ear infections or dermatological conditions. External ear infections are also known as swimmers ear and indicates a painful swelling of the ear canal skin. Acute otitis media is the classic ear infection more common in children where you get pus and fluid behind the ear drum. This is best treated with oral antibiotics. Rarely an acute otitis media can rupture an ear drum leading to drainage that should be treated with drops. So, depending on the type of ear infection, oral antibiotics, and/or drops are appropriate. Hope this helps. Eric M. Gessler, M.D. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 2004 - 2018
- Assistant Professor Eastern Virginia Medical School 2009 - 2018
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